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BARC topical survey: Data sovereignty 2026

From sovereignty ambition to execution: How data sovereignty reshapes cloud, AI, and governance

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Data Sovereignty: Why it matters and the road ahead

Data sovereignty is no longer only a compliance topic. The BARC topical survey shows how organizations are turning sovereignty into a strategic imperative for secure, AI-driven operations. Download the report to understand market maturity, key drivers, cloud strategy shifts, and practical steps for building sovereign data and AI architectures.

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  • Why 89% of organizations now rate data sovereignty as a priority, and why momentum continues to rise
  • How AI, sensitive data, cyber security, cloud dependency, and geopolitical risk are reshaping sovereignty priorities
  • Where execution gaps remain, from governance and architecture maturity to people, skills, and legacy integration
  • How organizations are adapting cloud strategies through hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, on-premises, and regional provider models
  • Practical recommendations for anchoring sovereignty in strategy, governance, security controls, and technical architecture

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